New Tecumseth Times

ADHS hosts “Cause for the Paws” at Gibson Centre raises $10K for animals

On Saturday, May 7, the Gibson Centre for Arts & Culture was transformed into a gala space for the “Cause for the Paws” fundraiser, hosted ...

Council passes motion to sanction Russia

A motion brought to New Tecumseth Town Council to apply sanctions against Russian products in the Town was passed on Monday’s Council meeting after some ...

Return to Happy Days: Live bands and classic cars to star at Bolton event

Area residents can travel back in time at a 1950s, 60s and 70s-themed event being held in Bolton on May 14. Hosted by the Caledon ...

Headwaters celebrates 25 years at Rolling Hills Drive site

Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) marked a significant milestone in the hospital’s history on Tuesday, May 3, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their site on ...

Candidate list for mayor, council, school board trustee starts to grow

With the upcoming municipal elections across Ontario on October 24, 2022, candidates are beginning to throw their hats into the ring as they register to ...

STIs on the rise in Simcoe Muskoka

Sex and sexuality are an important aspect of health and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding people that it is essential to protect ...

County ends COVID-19 emergency declaration

After more than two years, Simcoe County has ended its emergency declaration. This was done in response to the province’s gradual easing of COVID-19 public ...

Four teams will battle it out for Schmalz Cup title

The Conference championships are over in the Provincial Junior Hockey League leaving four teams that will battle it out for the provincial Junior C Schmalz ...

Just Sing auditions get underway at Gibson Centre

The Just Sing competition, hosted by the Alliston Potato Festival, got underway on Wednesday, April 27, with the first round of auditions taking place at ...

Hike for Hospice brings hundreds out for fundraising walk

Several hundred people turned out for a walk on the trails in support of Matthews House Hospice on Sunday, May 1. The Hike for Hospice ...

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Maximizing summer

By Brock Weir After a long, arduous winter that extended far longer into May than it had any business to, there was a cause for ...

It’s a funny language

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, I had a part-time job in a local place doing rather mundane, assembly-line work. It was unusual, as half ...

From garden to table: Sharing fresh food with our community

As the warmer weather arrives and gardens begin to take shape across our community, there is a sense of excitement that comes with planting season. ...

Israel: The widening war

By Gwynne Dyer There are really two wars in the Middle East, and only one of them is paused. The US-Iran war has been stuck ...

Always go straight to the top

By Brian Lockhart As a person who travels around this great province quite a bit, I have a couple of regions that are my favourites. ...

Monthly Message: Grey’s for Greens encourages livin’ the life, sustainably

Sustainability is increasingly being adopted as a lifestyle choice. With intention, it can be woven into almost all of our daily decisions as we transition ...

Reflections on Mary Simon

By Brock Weir When push comes to shove, I think it’s safe to say that Canadians are proud of our country. Sure, there are those ...

Don’t worry – it’s paid for

By Brian Lockhart Throughout history, Western societies have always understood that sometimes people experience hardships beyond their control. A person could become sick and unable ...

Town proposed massive growth

After reading last week’s proposed growth plan from our elected officials, I was left shaking my head at the proposal’s lunacy. I understand “some” growth ...

Speaking English badly

By Gwynne Dyer It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are ...

May 2022 Archive